God had a bit to work with, lol, so first things first. my faith foundation=). Where I once questioned my identity and security as God's...I now walk confidently as His daughter and am excited about the inheritance that is mine...the inheritance of being able to live in Christ's grace...in His unfathomable joy...in life ABUNDANT!
Within this revelation, I have been able to stand firm in the power that Christ gives me, in battling satan and confirming truths while saying g'bye to more obvious lies. Taking authority over the Evil One, because he ain't got nothin on me n my Daddy! practice practice practice! I understand the grace gift better. How it is essential to not only know but to walk His grace out. Even when I feel like I am unworthy of His unconditional love and forgiveness...to still truly accept it instead of continuing to sit in my shame and guilt. To practice to "walk in the opposite spirit" and hang on tightly to the Truth that I proclaim.
To just "BE". Versus constantly "doing". That God is proud of me even if i'm not doing something...some form of ministry even. That He really first longs for just us. For us to spend longer with Him in His presence. And I realized his faithfulness in always meeting with me...no matter how I was feeling. He is so cool=)
In recognizing more of Jesus' character...more of the depth of His unconditional love for me...I learned how worthy He really is of my trust. of my devotion and of my love in return. And I started giving more of myself to Him. I started depending on Him as my everything. And I think I am falling in love. How patient he has been with my stubborn self.
I learned God's heart for the "church". His bride. And in that, how to respect people...especially authority and people that I do not actually agree with. How to love a lil more like Him...and see people through a lil more of His eyes. Not an easy task, and i'm sure one that will always be a challenge for me.
And I learned how to better recognize the voice of my Father. There were several times over the last 5 months when I could confidently tell you...That was my Daddy...that was His voice...and this is His plan for me. Its so freakin exciting to be able to communicate with the Creator of the universe. I guess that is relationship=)
Here is the very end of the speech i gave at graduation: "And in tasting the more...in getting a glimpse of freedom---i can never turn back. I can no longer live a life bound to lies and mere mediocrity. The truth is now before me and I will rejoice in living as a redeemed daughter of The Most High King". =)
Yeah...so a time filled with continual learning...and a lot of multitasking learning at that! My brain kind of hurts=)
Hahaha. SO MUCH JOY! So what's next??! Errbody be axkin me this:) lol. And I did not really know till the last couple days before I left LA. God kinda takes his time in showing me the next steps...i think He wants me to keep trusting in Him no matter what. I'm glad. But again, He is faithful. And this is what he downloaded on my mind:
As of now, I am planning on going back to LA at the end of March. I even left half my stuff there lol. There is another school that YWAM LA offers at the same base, it is called SOMD (School Of Ministry Development). I know you may be thinking...more school??! Yeah, thats what i was thinking really...but check this: This school would give me the tools i need to put my ministry dreams into play. I would figure out my ministry giftings, learn how to better lead, and learn how to put my ideas into practical reality. and we all know i need some help with the practical side of things! And what is also cool about YWAM is this: It is an organization in which youth and young adults are capable of taking a dream and turning it into reality. It is a bottom up organization in which you do not need to climb a ladder to do your dream...they equip you and send you out! And I have a few dreams that God has placed...actually been burning...onto my heart. This school is a 3 month program instead of 5. And it costs around $3,000. I know my Papa will provide financially for me and seriously I am SO EXCITED to see it. I have added a (Support The Vision) link on the top right side of this blog if you feel so led to donate for this. God wasnt done with the downloading though...after SOMD I feel that it will be time for Brazil. I will look into starting an internship with the YWAM base...prolly in Belo Horizonte. This base works with the Brazilian street children...boys addicted to sniffing glue, and girls recovering from forced prostitution. I will work alongside this organization...learning from their experience, learning how they run their ministry...and how they know to best minister to the children there. Not to mention, learn Portugese! yikes. And once i learn needed information and wisdom here, I will start to implement my own ministry dream. To bring my counseling and therapeutic skills acquired through schooling into YWAM. Mixing and dualizing the Christian and Biblical counseling with the secular yet extremely and clinically proven effectiveness of TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). And once hopefully incorporating these practices into Brazil/YWAM...to take the idea to other areas...maybe even back to Indianapolis. Creating ministry places that will take in abused kids and give them the ability to learn about God's love as well as providing them with professional counseling techniques. setting up a place in which they can realize their giftings...writing, art, rapping, other skills they can use to support themselves in the world. Its a dream in progress=) And i've prolly bored you now lol...but this is where i am and this is what is on my heart. I was on the phone the other day with my big sis and this is what came out of my mouth "yeah i will prolly be in missions for the rest of my life"...um...then i freaked out at what i had just said, and rather surprised at myself lol. and as much as a regular paycheck would be nice...the ability to buy shoes whenever i wanted...haha, seriously it does not compare with serving Christ. And this is my heart's desire. To be honest with you...it is so much fun too! It is seriously so exciting to see how God provides for me. when he strips you down, he never leaves you without. and when you follow His will for your life...He will not leave you. He is my Provider...my Father...my Friend...He is my Everything! And I know the Everything I know will only become more as I learn more and continue to press into HIM.
Thank you to ALL of you. Thank you for your support and for partnering with me through this last God adventure. I cannot wait to talk to you all in person and will be more than happy to answer any questions and anything else you want to ask. I will be in Indianapolis until around March 28th. But there is also always e-mail and facebook! If you wish to continue partnering with me financially...in continuing to help me walk out these God plans...lemme know, or there is also the donate button on this page...that i finally figured out how to attach lol. I could use your financial support greatly, specially given that i am pretty much broke lol. Oh and I also had this thought...to put up my artwork for sale (given that i actually get a few painted between now n then...and to put up all my writings on this site. So you can print them off or whatever...if you like them that is, for your enjoyment...and if you wanna donate a few bucks in return thatd be tight=) just a couple thoughts. I am so excited to also hear ALL that God has been doing in each one of your lives! I am SO thankful for each of you.
Love,
Kate
YWAM LA- SOMD c/0 Kate Hunt
11141 Osborne Street
Lake View Terrace, CA
91342
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